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Plans / Projects 21 Aug 2020

COVID-19 delays Warkworth pontoon work

Work on a Warkworth pontoon is on track for summer, despite delays related to COVID-19.

Waste 18 Aug 2020

Getting from the kitchen to the kerbside

Auckland Council helps North Shore businesses get started on their composting journey.

Waste 18 Aug 2020

On the upcycle with Hub Zero

Panmure's Hub Zero is helping the community to upcycle, recycle and minimise waste sent to landfill.

18 Aug 2020

Tanker-to-tanker water service ends

The “tanker-to-tanker” initiative employed by Auckland Council to support private water carriers over the summer has ended.

Mayor 18 Aug 2020

Improved facilities for people walking and cycling across Auckland

Auckland Transport (AT) is delivering the first of a rolling set of initiatives on 20 roads and popular walkways across Auckland to assist with safe physical distancing during COVID-19 Alert Level 3.

Mayor 18 Aug 2020

More space for people on Queen Street

With the country in Alert Level 3, Auckland Transport (AT) and Auckland Council have made changes on Queen Street to increase space for people walking, on bikes and using public transport in the city centre.

Have your say 18 Aug 2020

Have your say on Cabeleigh Drive playground

Helensville’s timber history and stream have inspired a new playground design.

Arts 18 Aug 2020

Art meets ecology in unique Tāmaki Estuary initiative

Entries are open for one of New Zealand’s only contemporary art prizes with ecology at its core: The Estuary Art and Ecology Prize.

Events

16 Jan 2026 - 29 Feb 2028

Free weekly yoga classes

Classes are beginner-friendly with progressions for regular practitioners.

15 Jan 2026 - 03 Dec 2026

Knitting Group - Remuera Library

Come along and meet fellow knitters and enjoy a cup of coffee while you knit and talk.

15 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Crochet Club

Make friends, chat, and work on your project while enjoying free tea or coffee.

08 Jan 2026 - 02 Apr 2026

Knitting and Craft Group

Bring your knitting, crochet or craft project and enjoy a chat.

08 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Circle

Come and knit at Blockhouse Bay Library!

26 Oct 2025 - 22 Oct 2026

Read, snack, repeat - Teen Book Club

Come along to our Teen Book Club and you can enjoy free snacks, borrow the latest teen fiction &...

09 Oct 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Digital Seniors free tech help for older people - Ōrewa Library

Our friendly, police-vetted volunteers are available to provide you with free one-on-one help to...

19 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Low sensory hour

Dimmed lights on the ground floor with quiet voices and limited noise throughout the library.